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Gateway Of India
Mumbai (India)
Gateway of India, Mumbai (Bombay )
What could be more appropriate a beginning than the 'entrance' to the port of Mumbai?
The ceremonial arch was built in 1927 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary
for the Delhi Durbar in 1911.Constructed in honey-co-loured basalt,
the gateway was designed by George Wittet, inspired by 16th century Gujrat Style.
The changing light of the rising and setting sun gives varied hues of
gold, ruset and pink to the imposing arch. Historially, the Gateway holds
greater significance as the last of the British troops left Independent India
by sea, marched through its portals.
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